British Open 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize-Money Payouts

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Published: July 17, 2016

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Phil Mickelson was spectacular at the British Open on Sunday, but, somehow, Henrik Stenson was even better.

The 40-year-old Swede put together one of the most impressive performances at a major in golf history, shooting an eight-under 63 on the day to finish 20 under par overall, completing a three-stroke victory over Mickelson at Royal Troon in Ayrshire, Scotland.    

His score made history, per BBC Sport:



His final tally also tied the best mark at any major, per ESPN Stats & Info. And his 63 tied him for the lowest score in an individual round at a major, alongside Mickelson, who posted that score in Thursday's opening round, and a slew of other golfers.

"Wow, this will take a little while to sink in," Stenson said after play concluded, per Harry Yorke, Sam Dean and Adam Hurrey of the Telegraph. "I want to thank Phil for a fantastic battle. I want to thank my wife, my family, my team for all their hard work to make this possible. I lost a dear friend to cancer earlier this week, and I feel he’s been with me all week. Mike, this one is for you​."

J.B. Holmes won the battle for third place, meanwhile, finishing six under for the tournament. Here's a look at the final leaderboard:



And here are the payouts for the top finishers:



Just how good was Stenson? Mickelson shot a final-round 65, his lowest final round at a major in his career, and didn't bogey a single hole, finishing with four birdies and an eagle. And despite that fantastic performance, Stenson still gained two strokes on him.

"It was fun to be part of that challenge," Mickelson said, per ESPN.com's Jason Sobel. "It was disappointing for me, but we've got a great champion."

Stenson's performance on Sunday was the stuff of legend. Despite two bogeys, he dominated the course, finishing with an incr...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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